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 THE CENTRAL COAST - A PARADISE FULL OF TALENT! |
The Central Coast is well known and respected for the abundance of talent it has and continues to nurture.
Come along and witness for yourself some of the brilliance from many local venues...
If you are a player here is your opportunity to strut your stuff!
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Check the list below for your favourite venue, organisation or opportunity to be a part of the newest, original music around the Coast. |
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TALENT SHOWCASES AND BAND COMPETITIONS |
ORIGINAL UPRISE - SHOWCASES @ THE SAILS AND THE BEACHIE :
Original Uprise are managing 2 showcase sessions on the Coast each month.
The first are the Sails Sessions on the Sails Stage at the Entrance on the first Sunday of the month. These start on Sunday 1st August.
The second showcase is on at the Beachcomber Hotel on the first Saturday of the month (starting 4th September 2010).
To have a chance to showcase your work, contact the ORIGINAL UPRISE organisers by email.
SUPORTING OUR LOCAL MUSOS:
Doyalson Wyee RSL Club, continually supporting the Central Coast.
All of Doylo's entertainment bookings are done in house, this way they are able to book local artist who would like a chance to perform.
If you are an artist looking to perform at the Doylo then please
e-mail through your biography, song list and demo.
STAND UP OPEN MIC NIGHT:
Featuring Jamie Martens
Come and join in the fun of stand-up Open Mic Nights with plenty of musicians and artists stepping up to entertainment each night.
Performers register your interest at the Club.
Courtesy Bus available. Please contact 02 4976 2052 for more information.
Venue - Tunkuwallin Tennis & Sports Club, Summerland Point PH: 0249762052
JACKS BAR AND GRILL:
Jacks Bar And Grill has open mic, showcase, jam, band and just live music nights going six nights of the week!
Jacks Bar is is under new management and a few things have changed!
Living up to its reputation of the new live, original music venue and a home away from home for local musos Jacks Bar and Grill has live music on 6 nights or days per week - depending on the day.
An update with all the info is pending but see the changes for yourself at the NEW Jacks Bar and Grill website
MUSICIANS & PERFORMERS CLUB - WALK UP CONCERT :
We welcome Musicians on stage to play in our band, we welcome singers and sight acts, professional or amateur who would like to perform, we also welcome those who love music and like to be entertained to come along and join our audience.
We enjoy a happy, friendly, musical afternoon, and our concert gives opportunities to those who would like to have a go.
Entry is free. Come along and join us. Our concert is on every 2nd Sunday of every month from 1-5pm, in the Function Room, Club Tuggerah.
For further information, please contact Larraine 4392 9323.
 FUBAH ON COPA:
Your chance to perform live at Fubah.
To compliment what has been described as "the best Thai food on the Coast" Fubah On Copa are also doing an 'Open Mic Night' every Wednesday from 7pm.
A chance for hidden artists to showcase their talents!
If any of the following are your forte... Songs - Original or Covers; Comedy (sketches to be "family friendly!) call into Fubah and put your name on the list. First in, first served.
Fubah on Copa
208 Del Monte Place, COPACABANA
Phone 02 4381 0211 or EMAIL
 LITTLE BLUES FESTIVAL:
Your chance to perform live blues at Toukley Golf Club.
With the hope of fostering blues music on the Central Coast, local award-winning songwriter Julia Starr is glad the Little Blues Festival now has a home.
The little Blues Festival is a new, First Sunday of the Month, show featuring a house band 'The Rollercoasters Blues Band'.
The Little Blues Festival is gaining popularity as the best little show in Toukley.
Every month, a selection of blues musicians band together for a free community show at the Toukley Golf Club.
The show features Toukley's own blues outfit, the Rollercoaster Blues Band, to supply the blues standards and new original music- much to the appreciation of the growing numbers of followers who keep coming back to listen and enjoy.
So far, the new show has featured performances from song writing greats Julia Starr and local performer Ken Polson.
The show is proving to be more of a success each month, with numbers increasing and people arriving from beyond the peninsular to be part of the event and show support.
"The Little Blues Festival provides a great base for the future of music on the Central Coast. The venue is family friendly, and entry is free."
The mission for this community-based show is to foster development of blues and roots music on the Central Coast - and for like minded blues musicians to get together in a family friendly environment - to play blues music.
Such is the snowballing popularity of the Little Blues Festival you can now also see, hear and maybe play at the newest addition on the second Sunday each month at the Gwandalan Bowling Club around 3pm.
There are 3 guest spots available for 20 minutes and original blues music is very welcome.
If you are interested in performing or jamming with the house band - please forward your interest to Julia's email (listed below).
Let Julia know what you play and do - and when you'd like to play.
MP3's are welcome, and she needs to hear your style first - to make sure you are on the same page.
"I can't guarantee everyone a spot in the next show - but I will try to plan ahead."
Julia Starr
Entry is by gold coin donation to the charity nominated on the day. Be early to gain a seat.
Contact: Julia Starr by EMAIL
Download and Read The Latest Newsletter in PDF format!
 BRACKETS AND JAM :
Multi Arts Performance on the Central Coast;
Brackets & Jam is a non-profit organisation whose aim is foster all kinds of music, performance and art which is available to all at a local community level.
At the moment the organisation arranges a monthly evening of entertainment which takes place in the mud-brick kiosk atop the beautiful Kincumba Mountain.
B&J supply this great venue and a sound system so that performers can entertain a local audience in a non-threatening supportive environment.
Brackets & Jam encourages amateurs and professionals alike, giving them the opportunity to try live performance, or to experiment with new material. This often makes for a very exciting and surprising evening!
As well as a diverse range of music, we have been lucky enough to host dance, theatre, story-telling and poetry. Our goal is to bring together all forms of performing arts, encouraging interaction on both a social and artistic level.
This gives artists the opportunity to network and collaborate.
Audience interaction is encouraged, with expression through dance, impromptu performance and various "Jams" during the evening.
Brackets & Jam on the Central Coast is a self-funding organisation, run by a team of volunteers. A small entry fee is charged to cover the cost of the venue and the sound system. Any remaining funds are used for promotion, special events and future projects that continue to promote the arts on the central Coast.
If you would like to perform, help behind the scenes, be an organiser, or simply show your support please fill in our on-line form. Any other queries or if you think you can help in any other way eg. Promoting, logistic support please contact us. Otherwise feel free to come along and be part of the audience.
For more information see the BRACKETS AND JAM WEBSITE.
 LIVE N LOCAL WEEKLY SHOWCASES:
Award winning local restaurant Lizottes and its well known music industry tummy fillers to the stars, Brian and Jo Lizotte, are two of the Central Coast's most devoted original music supporters.
The Live N Local Nights on each week are a brilliant outlet to showcase some of this areas most talented performers.
The shows take place in the intimate surrounds of the LIVE N COOKIN @ LIZOTTES restaurant which has won many awards for excellence.
If you are part of a band or know of any performers that would be interested in showcasing their talent to a live audience please send your details Via Email.
Live N Local is a joint venture of Lizotte's Restaurant and Reverb Magazine.
Over the past twelve months Lizotte's has been refining the format for this weekly event to best suit the performers and the attending audience. It is a low key setting that provokes listeners' attention to original music performed by the original artist.
Owner/Manager Brian Lizotte has an extensive affiliation with the Australian Music Industry and has supported many local artists in their plight to be heard.
"It's an absolute pleasure to be able to put on stage local, up and coming artists and give them a chance to play in front of friends, family and local fans" (Brian Lizotte). |
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WELCOME TO WHATS ON
Whats On Central Coast is run by a true local, born in Gosford and is very proudly Central Coast & Australian owned and operated.
An extensive knowledge and a love of the area plus a genuine interest to promote all it has to offer is what sets Whats On Central Coast apart from the others.
So if you are looking for holiday, temporary or permanent Central Coast accommodation, a spot of Central Coast shopping, some brilliant Central Coast entertainment, a surf report before a dip in one of the many pristine Central Coast Beaches or a round of Golf followed by some fish and chips or maybe 5 star cuisine from one of the many Central Coast restaurants or take-away's you have definitely arrived at the right place..
We also have the resources to help with your wedding plans too!
Check the links above and also to the left and find all you'll need to enjoy a night out on the town or a whole holiday!
Welcome to my home town.
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